The average train between Folkestone and Italy takes 23h 56m and the fastest train takes 22h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Folkestone to Italy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Folkestone and Italy. The earliest departure is at 9:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 5:58 PM which arrives into Italy at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 23h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Italy. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Italy station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 56m.
Folkestone to Italy train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Italy train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Folkestone to Italy train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Folkestone and Italy is 1,280.4 km. The road distance is 2,047 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Roma Termini via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 16h 28m.